Contents FCC Licensing Information................................10 Control Buttons..................................................11 Getting Started ..................................................13 Installing the AA Batteries ..............................13 Installing the NiCd Battery Pack ....................13 Battery Meter....................................................14 Attaching the Belt Clip ....................................15 Removing the Belt Clip...................................
Safety and General Information Safety and General Information 2 Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Radio. The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002. Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver.
To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere to the following procedures. Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas,modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations. DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.
Safety and General Information Two-way Radio Operation 4 When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from the lips. Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorolasupplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product.
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.
Safety and General Information Medical Devices - Hearing Aids 6 Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe.” Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Safety and General Information Batteries 8 All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Battery Charger Safety Instructions Save these Instructions 1.
Safety and General Information 7. Make sure the cord is located so it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress. 8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and/or electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure that: • The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those on the plug of the charger.
FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing Information 10 Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. To obtain the FCC forms, please request Form 605 and 159, which includes all forms and instructions.
Use Use to: • Turn radio on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use to: • Talk to: • Select menu options • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) • Lock and unlock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) Accessory Jack • Save a setting Use Use to: • Transmit call tone Speaker to: • Scan Use and to: • Scroll through menus Microphone Control Buttons - Model T5000 Control Buttons - Model T5000 11
Control Buttons - Model T5500 and T5550 12 Control Buttons - Model T5500 and T5550 Use to: Use to: • Turn radio on/off • Select menu options • Adjust volume • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) LED Indicator Light Use to: • Talk • Save a setting Use to: • Lock and unlock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) Accessory Jack Use • Transmit call tone • Scan Removeable front cover Use Speaker to: and to: • Scroll through menus Microphone
Getting Started Installing the AA Batteries 1. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover. 2. Insert 3 AA Alkaline batteries as shown on the inside of the battery compartment. 3. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure. Note: The T5000,T5500 and T5550 model radios can use a NiCd rechargeable battery instead of 3 AA Alkaline batteries. A rechargeable battery upgrade kit, is available for these radios.
Battery Meter Getting Started The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full to empty . When the battery is empty, the radio chirps periodically after releasing . The radio powers off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect the rechargeable battery. 14 Note: Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio.
Getting Started Notes • The light on the charging base will glow continuously when radio/battery is inserted. • When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes). • For optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the charger within 16 hours. Do not store the radio in the charger. Attaching the Belt Clip 1. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio. 2.
Setting a Channel Getting Started Your radio has 22 channels. Channels 1-7 and 15-22 are 1 watt. Channels 8-14 are 0.5 watt. When the radio is on a 1 watt channel, displays. When the radio is on a 0.5 watt channel, displays. 16 1. With the radio on, press . The current channel flashes. 2. Press or to set the channel. 3. Press to save the channel setting. Channels and Frequencies Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Description 1 462.5625 MHz GMRS/FRS 12 467.6625 MHz FRS 2 462.
Talking and Listening To talk, press and hold . Hold the radio 2 to 3 inches away from your mouth when talking. When you finish talking, release (press to talk, release to listen). Talk Range Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. Checking the Channel Before Transmitting Your radio has multiple channels shared on a "take turns" basis.
Special Features Special Features 18 Interference Eliminator Code Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. To set the code for a channel: 1. Press until the code starts to flash. 2. Press or to select the code. 3. Press to save the code setting. You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure.
Scanning Channels Use scanning to monitor channels and codes for transmissions or to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels. To start scanning, briefly press and release or . The scan indicator displays . Note: If your radio's Interference Eliminator Code is set to while scanning, the radio checks for activity on each channel regardless of the code used on the channel.
Alerts Channel Busy Indicator When a channel is busy, the LED flashes twice per second. Setting and Transmitting Call Tones Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you want to talk. Alerts To set a call tone: 1. With the radio on, press 3 times. The current call tone setting flashes and displays. 2. Press or to change and hear the call tone. 3. Press or to set the new call tone.
Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone You can set your radio to transmit an unique tone when you finish transmitting. It's like saying Roger or Over to let others know you are finished talking. • To turn talk confirmation on, press and hold while you turn the radio on. When you release after transmitting, your call tone transmits and displays. • To turn talk confirmation off, turn your radio off and then back on while pressing and holding .
To transmit to a radio that has QT noise filtering turned on: Alerts 1. Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the other radio. 2. Press to send a call tone. This allows your voice to pass through the QT noise filter on the receiving radio. 3. Press and speak normally. 22 Note: If you skip step 2, the beginning of your message may not be heard on the receiving radio.
Accessories There are many accessories (sold separately) available for your radio. For more information, refer to the brochure included with your radio, contact the place of purchase. 1. Turn the radio off. Plug the accessory connector into the jack. See page 11 and 12 for the location of the accessory jack on your radio. 2. Turn the radio on. Lower the volume before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear. 3. Press or while rotating to adjust the volume to a comfortable level. 4.
5. To transmit, speak into accessory microphone. There is a short delay between the time you start talking and when the radio transmits. 6. To receive, stop talking. To turn VOX off, press or remove the audio accessory. Setting the Sensitivity Level Accessories Adjusting the radio’s sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility of unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio pick up soft voices. 24 1. Press 2. Press until displays.
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Copyright Information Copyright Information 26 Manufactured, distributed or sold by Giant International Ltd., official licensee for this product. Motorola, the Motorola logo trademarks and the Motorola trade dress are owned by Motorola, Inc. and are used under license from Motorola, Inc. Please contact Giant International Ltd. at 800-638-5119 for questions/comments, warranty, support, or service related to this product. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the U.S.
What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, (Giant International Ltd.
Warranty Products Covered 1. Decorative Accessories and Cases. Decorative covers, bezels, PhoneWrapTM covers and cases. 2. Monaural Headsets. Ear buds and boom headsets that transmit mono sound through a wired connection. 3. Consumer Two-Way Radio Accessories. 4. Products and Accessories that are Repaired or Replaced. 28 Length of Coverage 1. Limited lifetime warranty for the lifetime of ownership by the first consumer purchaser of the product. 2.
Length of Coverage Exclusions Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola, (Giant International Ltd.) or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage. Altered Products.
Warranty 30 Products Covered B. Software. Applies only to physical defects in the media that embodies the copy of the software (e.g. CD-ROM, or floppy disk). Length of Coverage B. Ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. Exclusions Software Embodied in Physical Media.
How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information? To obtain service or information, please call: USA Two-Way Radios 1-800-638-5119 Canada Two-Way radio 1-800-638-5119 For Accessories and Software, please call the telephone number designated above for the product with which they are used. Warranty What will Giant International Ltd. Do? Giant International Ltd.
Warranty 32 FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA OR GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.
• 22 Channels (8 GMRS, 7 GMRS/FRS, 7 FRS) with 38 Interference Eliminator Codes GMRS channels feature increased power for longer range. 14 channels ensure backward compatibility with FRS two-way radios. Eliminator Codes minimize interference from other groups. • Scanning Easily finds channel and code by searching all combinations. • QT Noise Filter Filters out unwanted transmissions in heavy radio traffic areas. • Audible Call Tones 5 call tones (Model T5000) 10 call tones (Model T5500, T5550).
